Why Predictive Analytics and Microtargeting is a Game-Changer for Marketers
If you are immersed in the marketing world, you may have heard the phrases "big data," "predictive analytics," and "microtargeting" tossed around. As we all know, knowing a buzzword doesn't necessarily mean you truly understand the concept. So, let's break down the...
The State of Digital Asset Management 2019
The digital asset management (DAM) market is hot. According to Transparency Market Research, the global DAM market is estimated to reach $6.33 billion by the end of 2025. For comparison, the market was estimated to be worth about $1.73 billion in 2016. That growth was...
The State of Big Data
All day long, every person with access to the web is generating a trail of data that has been a boon to businesses and marketers. According to Robert Boeri-an independent consultant in the Washington, D.C., metro area-pinpointing an exact definition for this Big Data...
How to Write Strategic Content Statements
An important truth about doing content marketing well that I’ve come to appreciate over the years is that “if it ain’t written down, it ain’t happenin’.”And this isn’t about my own subjective...
Best of Breed or a Suite Solution?
No discussion on content management product selection is complete before the topic of "suites" versus "best of breed" comes up. Almost everyone wants to know which route they should take. Unfortunately, it is seldom as simple as choosing one route over the other. It's...
The State of Social Media 2015
When you were a youngster and wanted to meet new people and make friends, you had to travel to an event such as an ice cream social. Today, connecting with friends can be accomplished instantly via a few clicks a la social media.If you need further evidence of social...
The State of Social Media 2018
What makes the world go round today? Some say money. Others say love. But many would point to social media. And who would argue, considering that we increasingly rely on social media platforms to communicate, share content, get news and information, watch video, make...
LiveNote Releases LiveNote Stream
LiveNote, Inc. unveiled its new technology for streaming live deposition media to any remote participant with a broadband Internet connection. LiveNote Stream is an application for broadcasting video, voice, transcript text, and instant messages among legal teams....
The State of Marketing Automation 2019
The changing arena of marketing automation is zeroing in on a more customer-centric approach moving into the new year, with a focus on customer data platforms and gaining insights into first-party data to truly offer the personalization and on-target messaging that...
Digital Magazines: In Search of a Problem
I admit that I have been a longtime skeptical observer of the digital magazine format, although 6 or 7 years after its introduction the platform is getting some traction with readers and publishers. Generally designed as facsimiles of printed periodicals, the digi-mag...
The State of Big Data 2018
Big Data, that corpus of global digital information characterized by velocity, variety, and volume—with contributions from just about every being and machine on the planet—has achieved such a scope and speed of growth that any attempt to quantify it is...
The State of Translation and Localization 2019
In today’s global economy, rapid advances in technology enable companies to create customized experiences for customers all around the globe at scale. “In an increasingly digital world, organizations that can leverage language to better improve customer...
The Rise of Video Marketing and How it Affects Your Business
It’s no secret that video use in content marketing is on the rise. Online video is becoming an efficient means for people to gather and consume information quickly and frequently impacts purchasing decisions. However, many businesses are failing to include it as...
The State of Translation and Globalization 2018
Technology, a growing demand for content across global geographies, and a trend toward voice and video are all having an impact on the translation and globalization space. Demand for translation services is growing and shifting, says Michael Stevens, growth director...
Increase Engagement by Boosting Your Content Quality
Every content marketing strategy should change from time to time. You cannot expect different results from doing the same thing. Many brands and agencies simply pump out branded content, with a “quantity over quality” approach. However, we’ve entered...
The State of Online Video 2019
Instagram. YouTube. Facebook Live. These and others are driving the continued growth and interest in online video across multiple industries and applications. In 2017, we saw a 34% increase in worldwide video viewing, according to a report from Limelight Network....
An Interview with Cassey Ho: Blogilates and Unexpected Digital Publishing Success
Cassey Ho is not your average digital publisher. She started out as a Pilates instructor, who used the web as a way to engage with her students by posting workout videos on YouTube. Eventually she started blogging as well, and she developed a following. FITNESS...
The State of Online Video 2018
Consider, for a moment, the latest staggering stats. Worldwide, people watch an average of 5 hours and 45 minutes of online video weekly—a 34% increase from 2016, based on the results of Limelight Network’s “The State of Online Video 2017”...
Shaping Regional or Local Content Hubs in Global Content Strategies
Fully centralized content management in a single location is difficult to achieve from an organizational, cultural, or functional perspective. That is why setting up content hubs can be a pragmatic option to balance global product and content leadership with the...
The State of Digital Marketing 2017
In the nitro-fueled, hyper-paced modern world, digital marketers have to be able to upshift quickly, change lanes without hesitation, and recognize the traffic patterns ahead to avoid delays and setbacks. Because the name of the game in 2017 and beyond is masterful...